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We’ve partnered with UW Medicine’s Center for Women and Children to offer a free new women’s health webinar series called “Let’s Talk About” to answer all your important medical questions.
Starting in late January 2021 and going through April, these webinars will feature UW Medicine experts and cover topics from vaginal health to midwifery to how race and racism impact health.
To register for one or more of the webinars, check out the links below. During registration, you will be able to submit your questions to the panelists ahead of time and ask also questions during the event.
Even if you can’t attend the live webinar, still register and the link to the recorded webinar will be sent to you. We hope to see you there!
Let’s Talk About: Pregnancy & the COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccines for COVID-19 are here, but are they safe for pregnant women and the developing baby? From safety to timing to concerns in-between, get the inside scoop from maternal health experts so you can have peace of mind about these pandemic-ending shots.
Watch the recording of this webinar on YouTube.
Panelists:
- Alisa Kachikis, MD, MSc
- Porshia Underwood, MD
- Esther K. Chung, MD, MPH
- Mary Lou Kopas, CNM, ARNP
Let’s Talk About: The Vagina
From that Cardi B. song to tears down there, our panelists will discuss everything you want and need to know about the down under (aka vulvovaginal health) so you don’t have to Google it.
Watch the recording of this webinar on YouTube.
Panelists:
- Tina M. Allen, PT
- Anna C. Kirby, MD, MAS
- Emma B. Stephens, MD, MA
- Sara Pauk, MD
Let’s Talk About: Health and Women’s Rights
Join us for an honest talk about how women’s rights and women’s health are inextricably linked, covering everything from contraception and family planning to abortion and reproductive justice.
Date and time: March 31, 2021 at 11 a.m. PDT
Register here.
If you can't attend the live webinar but want to receive the recording, please still register via the link above.
Panelists:
- Sarah Prager, MD, MAS
- Aishat Olatunde, MD
- Ginny Ryan, MD
Let’s Talk About: Midwives
From wellness exams to pregnancy care, midwives are women’s health specialists trained to assist you through everything from birth control to labor and delivery. Could a midwife be right for you? Our panel of certified nurse-midwives debunk common myths and answer your questions about their personalized approach to care.
More information coming soon.
Let’s Talk About: Race and Women’s Health
Your race can affect not only your health but also the quality of care you receive at the hospital. In this candid conversation, we take a look at the role of race in women’s health, from cancer screenings and maternity care to unconscious bias and more.
More information coming soon.
